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Burnham calls on Polanski to reverse Green Party's Zionism motion
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- I won't accept exclusion within Green Party, says Polanski after criticism of Zionism motion
- Green member behind Zionism motion named as 'close friend' of jailed al-Qaeda supporter in court
- Ex-Welsh Green Party deputy says Zionism motion 'pointless' after quitting party
- Greens investigate party member behind Zionism motion
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